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This Cathedral Installed an Amusement Park Ride So People Could Get A Better View of The Roof

12 Aug 2019
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Gary Nguyen

UK Cathedral now features a limited-time ride called a Helter-Skelter. A giant indoor fairground slide has been installed in a cathedral in England to give visitors the opportunity to see the roof...

Report Urges the UK Government Must Prevent Christian Persecution

09 Jul 2019
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Alison Lesley

In addition to this, the Foreign Office has also recommended that the government adopt a definition of anti-Christian discrimination and persecution similar to the definitions applied to anti-Semitism...

Rastafarianism is Rising in Popularity Among Britain’s Military

05 Mar 2019
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Nathan Glover

There's been a 40 percent rise in Rastafarian recruits since 2016. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request sent to the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) has revealed the number of Rastafarians, commonly...

Are the Gates of Hell in the UK? Anti-Witch Markings Found in Creswell Crags Cave

18 Feb 2019
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C Barnett

The markings were previously dismissed as vandalism. A limestone gorge cave at the Derbyshire-Nottinghamshire border, East Midlands, UK was found containing apotropaic marks - a collection of symbols...

UK Jewish Group Told to ‘Mind Its Own Business’ By Hungary

14 Feb 2019
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C Barnett

Prime Mininster Orban's remarks violated international anti-semitism laws. Vince Szalay-Bobrovniczky, the Hungarian secretary of state, accused Marie van der Zyl, president, Board of Deputies of British...

Photo ID Cards Being Issued to Catholic Priests

08 Dec 2018
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Elisa Meyer

Churches in Wales and England adopt new measures to provide ID proof to their priests. Earlier, the churches used the traditional method, where they provide celebrets or letters of commendation....

London Mayoral Pick Shaun Bailey Under Fire for Discriminating Against Hindus and Muslims

04 Oct 2018
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C Barnett

Bailey, however, praises the black community for quick integration. Shaun Bailey, the conservative choice for London mayor, came under fire for comments he made in 2005. Among the plethora of accusations...

A New Study in the UK Calls for the Renaming of Religious Education and Other Reforms Such as Teaching About Atheism

01 Oct 2018
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Nathan Glover

The Catholic Education Service rejected the report. The course should mirror the UK's "wonderfully diverse" society. This change will also ensure RE's survival as a viable subject. Topics like agnosticism,...

Church of England Affiliation Hits Record Low

10 Sep 2018
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Gary Nguyen

A new survey by British Social Attitudes sheds light on the change in religious affiliation. It looks like the Church of England is facing a huge crisis, as there is a tremendous change in opinion...

British Muslim Women Pushing for More Access to Mosques

20 Feb 2018
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Derek Welch

Many mosques do not allow women to enter their premises. Over 200 mosques participated. The aim of this venture was to boost the community relations and diffuse tensions, if any, over tea. With all the publicity...